Battery Services

Your Battery is Vital to Your Vehicle

Your battery is necessary to keep your car running. If your battery loses it’s charge or disconnects, you’ll find that your vehicle won’t start, your infotainment system won’t power on, and all lights and climate controls won’t work. It is important to consistently check the condition of your battery, so you won’t be stranded with no power. This is important all year round, but especially important in Edmonton during the cold months as it takes more energy to start your car after it has been left in the cold. For all your battery services, visit Toyota Northwest Edmonton and our experienced, expert technicians will be glad to help.

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Car Battery Life

A car battery typically lasts 3-5 years before failing to hold a charge well. There is a code on the cover of the battery that shows the manufactured date, which is important to know so you don’t accidentally drain your battery. An old battery can still affect your vehicle even if it still works, it can take an extra couple cranks to start, and is easier to discharge and fails to hold a charge. Driving habits can also affect your battery life. In general, leaving your car, or car battery, sitting for long periods of time degrades the battery and affects battery life.

There are a number of signs that you might need a new battery:

• If your engine is turning but it doesn’t start or takes longer to start
• If there is a clicking noise when you turn the key, but the engine doesn’t turn over or start
• If the vehicle’s lights are dim or not working altogether, it could be an indicator of an issue with the battery.
• If climate and other functions inside the vehicle are not functioning properly
• If the battery casing is swollen and looks bigger than normal, the battery capacity has been decreased, and a replacement is needed as soon as possible
• If there is a rotten smell around the battery, it could have a leak and needs to be replaced.
• If your battery is more than three years old you should consider replacement.